Visa requirements

Visas are required by all visitors to Bahrain except passport holders of the GCC States.

Visa on arrival

Passport holders from 60+ countries are granted visas on arrival. Passport holders from these countries are also eligible to apply for an e-visa ahead of their arrival. To check eligibility for a visa on arrival, or to apply online for an e-visa please visit: www.evisa.gov.bh

E-visas

Passport holders from 30+ countries are exclusively granted e-visas ahead of their arrival. To check eligibility for an e-visa and to apply online please visit: www.evisa.gov.bh

Entry requirements

All passport holders should ensure their passport is valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Bahrain and carry onward or return air tickets.

Restricted countries

Visa application form

Passport holders from countries who are ineligible for a visa on arrival or an e-visa may apply via the organisers.

Please complete the Visa Application Form and return it to UBM AEM together with clear copies of relevant passport pages.

A charge of BD 31 (US$ 82) for two week visa or BD 42 (US$ 112) for one month visa (NOC) is payable in advance and is listed in the application form.

Media visas

Journalists, media and accompanying crew members are required to register for a media visa in advance of their visit to Bahrain. Applications should be made directly to the Department of International Media Affairs for Foreign Media at the Bahrain Information Affairs Authority.